The 2016 WA Today Swan River Run is happening this July – a 5km or 14km fun run like no other.
Update: Sign up for the Swan River Run by July 12 & save up to $20.
Olympian Sarah Jamieson is conducting free training sessions at Langley Park over the coming weeks to prepare: http://www.swanriverrun.com.au/free-training-runs/
If you fancy yourself a runner or just want to get out and about by the River, head to SwanRiverRun.com.au now to sign up.
This will be one of the best runs you’ll ever have – be uplifted with live music, DJs, cheerleaders, dancers, bands and more, as you make your way around the 5km or 14km course.
Register now for you and your friends – Early Bird Special
Runners are encouraged to raise funds for their favourite local charity. Major sponsors are our friends at WA Today and Westpac.
Here’s the information you need for running.
Here’s what to expect: Video – Swan River Run
FYI – here’s the awesome course entertainment you’ll enjoy on the day! Check it out.
Perth hip-hop and RnB DJ Mishtee will be playing the course start line on the morning, get amped for the run with some sick beats.
Battle of the Bands
As you run, there will literally be an epic Battle of the Bands underway across the course – finalists will be playing to runners course side – with hundreds of runners getting to vote for their fav to determine the winner!
Sets on the Beach
While you get the heart racing – get a taste of Sets on the Beach DJs spinning across the course – feel the love!
Funk Club
The groove masters of Funk Club Perth will be on course, making sure you give-up-the-funk as you hit the shores across the Swan.
RHYTHM BUG
Rhythm Bug agency will be down there getting the party started!
WESTERN SOUNDS
Western Sounds trained DJs will be spinning on course – look out!
Australian Army Band!
These soldiers know how to play – salute our fighting men and women and get into the awesome rock sounds from the AA Band!
WA Police Pipe Band
For decades the WA Police Pipe band have moved and motivated us – now you get to enjoy one of the world’s most incredible sounds as you run.
Sambanistas
Get into the Brazilian style drum beats of Perth’s Sambanistas.
K2 Dance Cheer Squad
Celebrate your squad goals on the Swan River Run – get into the dance feeling as you run – sure to lift you all the way.
Perth Cheers and Dance Crew
Get cheered on as you make your way across the course – with an all ages dance and cheer crew.
VILLAGE | LADYWOOD
Soulful sounds as you run – Lead by Farren Wood with collaborators Carrie Pereira, Natasha King, Geetha Periakarpan, John Leotta, Bryn Stanford and John Brown.
Join team SoPerth on Sunday, July 24 as we celebrate running, music, and raising money for local charities.
Tips on preparing with Perth local and Australian Olympic Medalist, Eamon Sullivan
